Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer

WILLIAM MOVED HIMSELF... AN UPDATE WITH TERRI BREWER Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series _Recording Date: _04/23/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! [https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt]https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt _Keywords: _Disability, Artist William Brewer, Independence, Advocacy, Dignity of Risk, Our Parallel Paths, Terry Brewer _Episode Summary: _Geralyn revisits Terri Brewer, the mother of artist William Brewer, with an intellectual disability, who recently transitioned from the family home into his own apartment. They discuss how Pennsylvania's housing pilot program, assistive technology, and waiver services made William's dream of independent living a reality, and what that journey looked like for the whole family. This inspiring episode is one you won't want to miss. Topical Index: * Opening and Introductions [00:00] * Recap of Previous Episode [https://pnc.st/s/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8/guardianship-vs-power-of-attorney-who-decides-who-decides-] [01:22] * William's Classroom Move [03:03] * A Day in the Life [06:22] * William's Move to Independent Living [06:57] * William's Daily Life and Adjustment [19:24] * Impacts on Terri and Her Family [37:18] * Resources for other Families [42:34] * What is Next? [46:35] * Closing [51:02] Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co [https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co] Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482 [https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S6E2 - Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney - Who Decides Who Decides?

GUARDIANSHIP VS, POWER OF ATTORNEY: WHO DECIDES WHO DECIDES? part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series Recording Date: January 30, 2026 Transcript: Download transcript HERE [https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OPP_S06-E02_Guardianship-vs-Power-of-Attorney_Who-Decides-Who-Decides.txt]. Keywords: disability, guardianship, power of attorney, POS, dignity of risk, decision making, choice, presume competence, Gerry Arango Deely, Our Parallel Paths, coming of age, transition Episode summary: This episode of "Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and For Me!" explores the critical legal question of "who decides who decides" for adults with intellectual disabilities. Host Dr. Geralyn Arango Deely examines two primary legal tools available to families: Guardianship and Power Of Attorney (POA). Topical Index: * Introductions [00:00] * The Concern [01:22] * Information Gathering [07:20] * Defining Guardianship [08:11] * Defining Power Of Attorney [10:52] * Comparing the Two [12:12] * Who Decides Who Decides? [14:04] * Closing [19:40] Notes go here Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co [https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co] Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8-2f15-4dd7-8e55-2530cdb00674 [https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8-2f15-4dd7-8e55-2530cdb00674] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S6E1 - What About the Siblings?

WHAT ABOUT THE SIBLINGS? part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series. _Recording Date: _November 18, 2025 Transcript: Download transcript HERE [https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OPP_S06-E01_What-About-the-Siblings.txt] Episode Summary: Gerry interviews two siblings - her daughter, Courtney Arango, & Dr. Meghan Burke, parent, sibling and researcher. They discuss the impact of having a sibling with a disability, and the expectations of caring for those siblings when parents are no longer able to. This important episode is one you won't want to miss. Topical Index: * Introductions [00:00] * Self-Introductions [04:05] * Building family relationships [05:58] * Desired futures for our siblings [08:20] * Staying connected across a distance [11:33] * Our futures roles [15:05] * What research has shown [18:37] * How can parents help? [23:20] * Building a support network [31:35] * Supporting the siblings-in-law / spouses [37:43] * Other things we need to know [45:21] * Closing [51:14] Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co [https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co] Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/2d1f9baf-bac4-4d0b-b4dd-128a205b842b [https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/2d1f9baf-bac4-4d0b-b4dd-128a205b842b] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S5E6 - Embracing the Dignity of Risk

EMBRACING THE DIGNITY OF RISK part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series hosted by Geralyn Arango Deeley Recording Date: October 20, 2025 Transcript: Download transcript here [https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/OPP_S05-E06_Embracing-the-Dignity-of-Risk.txt]. Keywords: dignity of risk, community living, disability, transition, role release, embracing changes in roles, caregiving, Our Parallel Path, Gerry Arango Deeley, Geralyn Arango Deeley Summary: Gerry discusses the Dignity of Risk as it relates to her relationship with her son Nic, as he learns to navigate living independently. Gerry discusses the challenges of permitting risk, and the necessity of releasing the role of caregiver so our family member can grow and thrive. Topical Index: * Introduction of topic [00:00] * A little background [02:17] * The need for trust [04:51] * Dignity of Risk - origins of term [05:43] * Mitigating risk [07:00] * Importance of staff [09:18] * Outcome [12:35] * Some thoughts on Dignity of Risk [14:36] * Closing [17:26] Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co [https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co] Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/11b2f2b0-6718-4e5b-9bb0-01dbbdb9cd8e [https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/11b2f2b0-6718-4e5b-9bb0-01dbbdb9cd8e] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S5E5 - What About the Siblings? (part 1)

WHAT ABOUT THE SIBLINGS (PART 1) Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Anderson Arango Recording Date: September 8, 2025 Transcript: Download the episode's transcript [https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OPP_S05-E05_What-About-the-Siblings-Pt-1.txt]. Keywords: disability, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Anderson Arango, siblings, sandwich generation, caregiving, transition, caregiving for siblings, planning, personal futures planning Episode Summary: Gerry discusses the concern of many parents of children with disabilities... what happens when I am gone? Gerry explores the sometimes overlooked conversation... What About the Siblings? How do we help siblings be prepared, while also helping them as they explore their parallel paths while exploring the impact of changing roles. Topical Index: * Introductions: [00:00] * nique Sibling challenges [01:15] * Our connections / resources as parents [01:54] * What to share and when... [10:21] * Change happens [11:36] * Documentation - The Binder [13:58] * Open communication [15:11] * Next Steps [16:13] * Need for Sibling Resources [17:09] * In Closing [19:17] Join the Conversation at The Our Parallel Paths Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1016938915662687] Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co [https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co] Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/265f0c47-4318-4ba8-aab0-0546ae784f53 [https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/265f0c47-4318-4ba8-aab0-0546ae784f53] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].